Fascinating stories about daring pioneers
Exhibition 2025
Contemporary collectors
Every year, Het Sterkenhuis presents a special exhibition.
For Contemporary Collectors – Living History and Pure Wonder, historical museum Het Sterkenhuis invited today’s collectors to display their personal collections. Exactly a century after the death of the museum’s remarkable founder, Marie van Reenen-Völter, these collectors are following in her footsteps.
As a visionary, Marie van Reenen-Völter (DE, 1854 – NL, 1925), together with her husband, Jacob van Reenen, mayor and lord of Bergen, had a significant impact on the development of Bergen and Bergen aan Zee. At the same time, she cherished Bergen’s past as a precious asset. The collection she assembled still forms the backbone of the museum in the heart of Bergen, opposite the famous Ruïnekerk.
The exhibition Contemporary Collectors in Het Sterkenhuis can be seen from April 18 to November 2, 2025, Tuesday through Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday to Sunday
from 13.00 till 17.00 hrs
18 April 2025 to
2 November 2025
| Volwassenen | €5,50 |
| Combinatieticket met Museum Kranenburgh | €21,00 |
| Kinderen t/m 16 jaar, houders van Museumkaart, ICOM-kaart en Rembrandtpas | gratis |
The museum is only accessible for wheelchair users on the ground floor.
The story of Bergen
Museum Het Sterkenhuis uses the numerous objects from its rich collection to support the story of Bergen. You step into an old living room and farmhouse kitchen from around 1900 and are surprised by unusual silverware, glassware, and antique jewelry. In addition to a collection of beautiful topographical prints of the village, the museum also houses a surprising textile collection. Gems from Dutch regional fashion, including baroque dresses, Victorian corsets, and elegant men's clothing, bring old times back to life. Special attention is also paid to the infamous Battle of Bergen in 1799.
Het Sterkenhuis. Foto Bergen Marketing
